Progesterone is released into the bloodstream of a female when her developing follicle ruptures. What physiologic effect might the woman experience related to the release of progesterone into the woman's body? (Select all that apply.)
A) Diarrhea
B) Abdominal fullness
C) Increased appetite
D) Breast atrophy
E) Bloating
B, C, E
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The woman experiences increased body temperature, increased appetite, breast tenderness, bloating and abdominal fullness, constipation, among other symptoms—the effects associated with progesterone, which is released into the system when the follicle ruptures. Breast atrophy is an effect of estrogen; diarrhea is not related to progesterone.
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